Ta’anit Bechorot 2431 / תַּעֲנִית בְּכוֹרוֹת 6191
Fast of the First Born ✡️
Ta’anit Bechorot for Hebrew Year 6191 occurs at dawn on .
Fast of the Firstborn (Hebrew: תענית בכורות, Ta’anit B’khorot or תענית בכורים, Ta’anit B’khorim); is a unique fast day in Judaism which usually falls on the day before Passover. Usually, the fast is broken at a siyum celebration (typically made at the conclusion of the morning services), which, according to prevailing custom, creates an atmosphere of rejoicing that overrides the requirement to continue the fast. Unlike most Jewish fast days, only firstborns are required to fast on the Fast of the Firstborn.
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Dates for Ta’anit Bechorot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2428 | 14 Nisan 6188 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2429 | 14 Nisan 6189 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2430 | 14 Nisan 6190 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2431 | 14 Nisan 6191 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2432 | 14 Nisan 6192 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2433 | 14 Nisan 6193 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2434 | 14 Nisan 6194 | ||
| Ta’anit Bechorot 2435 | 14 Nisan 6195 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Fast of the Firstborn” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
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